Vietnam

Yes, we are on the move again. This time a cycle trip from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh. Then a couple of weeks to explore the Mekong and head up to Siam Reap and Ankor Wat. At least that’s the plan and so far we’ve made it to Hanoi so hold tight for photos and a few stories.

First off was a gruelling 16 hour flight to Singapore from Vancouver and then another 3 hours to Hanoi with a 1/2 hour break at Singapore airport – definitely not for the faint of heart. One nice point to make though was the transfer from Air Canada to Singapore Airlines. They had added Christmas wreathes to the cabin sides – attention to detail that make flying a little more pleasant and small things make a difference.

First day – up at 0400hrs for a walk around the lake to see people practicing tai chi and take advantage of the early morning cool temperatures. Then breakfast and a 4 hour stroll with a stop to watch pickleball then on to the infamous train tracks to sip a beer and be pressed against the walls as the train passes by – tourists do strange things!!

Back to the hotel by 1400hrs and slept to 1930hrs and off to the Jazz  Bar. Back by 2400hrs and here I sit typing on the balcony of our hotel room. Are we crazy?

That’s it for day one!